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Tag: Rethinking Assessment

Assessment Under the Microscope

18th March 2024

Since it’s inception, one of the aims of The King Alfred School Society has been to be at the forefront of Educational research and reform – striving to make education the best it can be for students. With that in mind we have published new research which indicates the current assessment system in schools is letting…

KAS Comments In GCSE Alternatives Article

22nd February 2024

As a school, we are working with groups like Rethinking Assessment and the School Directed Courses Consortium to look at alternatives to the current GCSE system. Leading the charge at KAS is our Deputy Head Alistair McConville (one of the founders of both of the above organisations), so its great to see him quoted prominently…

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